Sr. Engineer- Supplier Quality

 Req ID 72030 | Duncan, United States ZF Chassis Systems Duncan, LLC

About the role: Primary responsibility is to perform the supplier-related activities to ensure plant quality, to support in APQP activities and smooth quality launches of new and modified product, to ensure Supplier Concern Resolution, and to monitor Supplier Performance to ensure continuous improvement of direct material suppliers based on Quality System. Directs and Develops people reporting to him/her.

 

What you can look forward to:

• Facilitating change management for supplier related activities/changes.  Perform product launch activities (when applicable) for customer in accordance with APQP/PPAP guidelines.

• Monitor supplier product launch quality activities (when applicable) for customer in accordance with APQP/PPAP guidelines.

• Monitor supplier rating system and activate appropriate corrective actions when needed.

• Plans and ensures Safety, Processes and Equipment and budgets are within local and corporate standards and requirements.

• Teams with Purchasing to develop suppliers through interviews and/or plant visits. 

• Monitor and support in approval process through ENGIS of supplier PPAP’s for Engineering Changes (new and modified parts), interface with plants, projects, and customers as necessary.

• Conducts periodic and special surveys of supplier facilities and manufacturing process to determine adequacy and capability of quality control and ability to comply with complete specifications.

• Initiates supplier-related 8D’s to resolve nonconformance, delivery, warranty and/or other performance issues as necessary, communicates with the relevant QE and/or supplier, and ensures timely closure and effectiveness.  

• Interfaces with Quality Engineers, inspectors, production associates, and suppliers to resolve customer complaints resulting from supplier-related quality problems.

• Participates in Purchasing/SQE departmental meetings to aid in organizational planning, reach objectives, and review Supplier Quality Assurance activities, results, and policies.

• Perform initial problem investigation and containment activities at the plant or program site for purchased direct materials.

• Compliance with all Internal and External Production Quality Management Systems and Group Directives.

• Performs or directs the inspection of purchased direct materials as needed, supports in the processing and disposition of supplier non-conformances, and initiates supplier charge backs to recover significant costs of quality associated with poor supplier performance by utilizing SAP and other quality tools as applicable.

• Participates on APQP teams to launch new products per ZF SQE Structure.  Includes supplier development as applicable, internal documentation, supplier-related documentation, gaging requirements, including Run @ Rates, PPAP runoffs, etc. 

 

Your profile: 

• Bachelor’s in Engineering.

• 7-8+ years of experience and leading technical projects

• Strong organizational and task management skills.

• Strong Commodity related knowledge, experience, and certifications.

• Prior experience in or practical education and exposure to Supplier Quality Engineering or Quality Engineering 

• Good written and oral communications skills

• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, databases, etc.

• Self-starter attitude.

• Ability to prioritize and schedule daily tasks, manage time effectively

• Experienced in utilizing Process Flow Charts, FMEA’s, and Control Plans.

• Experienced in using dimensional and material test equipment.

  

Preferred Skills and experience:
•    Master’s in Engineering
•    Automotive industry experience Internal Auditor Certification
•    Six Sigma Training
•    Measurement and test experience 
•    General working knowledge of CMM equipment.
•    Working knowledge of GD&T
•    COMMODITY specific knowledge to meet job description

Be part of our ZF team as Sr. Engineer- Supplier Quality and apply now!

 

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generati